Lorde is gearing up for an exciting return to the stage with her newly announced "Ultrasound World Tour," set to kick off on September 17, 2025, at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. This extensive tour will support her upcoming fourth studio album, "Virgin," which is scheduled for release on June 27, 2025. The tour promises to span across North America, Europe, and the UK, featuring a mix of arenas and iconic venues.
In an email to her fans, Lorde expressed her enthusiasm, stating, "I am going on tour in support of my new album, Virgin. Every show I play is a collaboration between you and me. We meet in a room and we make music together, our bodies and the machines in search of something bigger together. Since last time I’ve been stripping away unnecessary layers, finding us more room to move. I think that Ultrasound could be our masterpiece." This sentiment captures the essence of her artistic journey and the connection she seeks to foster with her audience.
The "Ultrasound World Tour" will feature a diverse lineup of support acts, including Blood Orange, the Japanese House, Nilüfer Yanya, Chanel Beads, Empress Of, Jim-E Stack, and Oklou. Each of these artists will join Lorde at select dates, adding to the excitement of the concerts. This tour marks Lorde's first arena tour since her 2017-2018 "Melodrama World Tour," highlighting her evolution as an artist.
The North American leg of the tour will include stops in major cities such as Chicago, Nashville, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, and New York City, where she will perform at the legendary Madison Square Garden. After concluding the North American segment on October 22, 2025, in Seattle, the tour will head overseas, with shows planned in Luxembourg, Paris, London, Dublin, Amsterdam, Berlin, and more, culminating at Stockholm's Annexet on December 9, 2025.
Fans can look forward to purchasing tickets starting with a presale on May 14, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time, followed by a general sale on May 16, 2025. Registration for the presale is already open on Lorde's website, ensuring that her dedicated fanbase has a chance to secure their spots for this highly anticipated tour.
The announcement of the "Ultrasound World Tour" comes shortly after the release of Lorde's lead single, "What Was That," which debuted last month. The single has already made waves, hitting number one on Spotify, marking her first time topping the platform’s chart since her breakout hit "Royals" over a decade ago. Lorde described the album "Virgin" as "100% written in blood," indicating a deeply personal and intentional creative process. She has stated that this album reflects her femininity in a raw, primal, and open-hearted way, showcasing her growth as an artist.
As fans eagerly await the new album and tour, Lorde's recent public appearance at the 2025 Met Gala hinted at her upcoming projects. She wore a custom Thom Browne skirt suit that she described as a "Virgin Easter egg," further fueling speculation about the themes of her new work. At the gala, she mentioned, "I feel like a man and a woman, you know?" showcasing her exploration of gender identity and expression.
The full itinerary for the "Ultrasound World Tour" is as follows:
- September 17, 2025 - Austin, TX - Moody Center
- September 19, 2025 - Chicago, IL - United Center
- September 20, 2025 - Nashville, TN - The Pinnacle
- September 23, 2025 - Columbus, OH - Schottenstein Center
- September 24, 2025 - Toronto, ON - Scotiabank Arena
- September 26, 2025 - Boston, MA - TD Garden
- September 27, 2025 - Montreal, QC - Bell Centre
- September 30, 2025 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center
- October 1, 2025 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
- October 3, 2025 - Pittsburgh, PA - Petersen Events Center
- October 4, 2025 - Washington, DC - The Anthem
- October 7, 2025 - Duluth, GA - Gas South Arena
- October 9, 2025 - St. Louis, MO - Chaifetz Arena
- October 10, 2025 - Milwaukee, WI - UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena
- October 11, 2025 - Minneapolis, MN - Armory
- October 14, 2025 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- October 17, 2025 - Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Arena
- October 18, 2025 - Inglewood, CA - Kia Forum
- October 19, 2025 - Berkeley, CA - The Greek Theatre
- October 21, 2025 - Portland, OR - Moda Center
- October 22, 2025 - Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena
- November 9, 2025 - Luxembourg - Rockhal
- November 10, 2025 - Paris, France - Zénith de Paris - La Villette
- November 15, 2025 - Manchester, UK - AO Arena
- November 16, 2025 - London, UK - O2 Arena
- November 19, 2025 - Glasgow, UK - OVO Hydro
- November 20, 2025 - Birmingham, UK - Utilitia Arena
- November 22, 2025 - Dublin, IE - RDS Simmonscourt
- November 24, 2025 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - AFAS Live
- November 27, 2025 - Brussels, Belgium - Forest National
- November 29, 2025 - Bologna, Italy - Unipol Arena
- November 30, 2025 - Zurich, Switzerland - Halle 622
- December 1, 2025 - Munich, Germany - Zenith
- December 3, 2025 - Cologne, Germany - Palladium
- December 5, 2025 - Berlin, Germany - Max-Schmeling-Halle
- December 6, 2025 - Lodz, Poland - Atlas Arena
- December 8, 2025 - Copenhagen, Denmark - K.B. Hallen
- December 9, 2025 - Stockholm, Sweden - Annexet
With an exciting lineup and a promise of memorable performances, Lorde's "Ultrasound World Tour" is set to be a highlight of 2025, bringing her new music and artistic vision to fans around the world.
